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Woman Getting Vaccine

Health Workers Reflect on Nepal's Deadly Second Wave of COVID-19

Health workers on the front lines of the first and second waves of coronavirus warn against complacency and call for more vaccines.
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Dwi Rizky Saputra plays with toys from a recreational kit he received for children affected by COVID-19 at his home in Jombang, Indonesia, on 22 October 2020.

Prioritizing Children's Mental Health in U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. Congress introduces first-ever bipartisan legislation recognizing global need for mental health coordination and investment.
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Young Child Holding Blanket

Writers, Artists and Actors Rally for Child Refugees

Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees (KEPYR) are volunteers who are helping to address the global child refugee crisis.
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A UNICEF-supported volunteer plays with children at the St. Augustine hotel for refugees and asylum seekers in Tapachula, Mexico.

UNICEF USA Partners With Hispanic Federation to Help Asylum Seekers

A new Migrant Services Partnership seeks to expand legal, mental health and other services on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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African child sitting at a desk in school with a book open. Smiling and looking at the camera

Celebrating International Day of the African Child

International Day of the African Child is a key moment when the world’s attention is turned to the resilience and courage of young people.
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When the Afghanistan government announced the reopening of the country after the COVID-19 lockdown, Rahimullah and his daughter Rahila, 7, headed to the park.

Father’s Day Gifts That Give Back to Kids

There's a UNICEF Inspired Gift for every type of dad. Purchase one in his honor today and help bring health and happiness to kids in need.
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On 25 February 2020, Xu, 27, and his wife Del, 25, play with their two sons, Khon, 1, and Muih, 7, inside their home in Gia Lai, in the Central Highlands region of Viet Nam.

Caregiving in a Pandemic: Mental Health Challenges for Parents

This Parenting Month, UNICEF USA highlights the importance of mental health support as parents carry an even heavier load than normal.
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Woman and Child Holding Up Peace Signs

UNICEF Helps Refugees Get Their Fair Shot at COVID-19 Vaccines

Refugees' rights to health care travel with them wherever they go. UNICEF is on the ground to protect them every step of the way.
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A UNICEF staff member works with partners to facilitate the delivery of a new shipment of 31,200 additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine on April 26, 2021 to Nouakchott International Airport in Mauritania as part of the COVAX initiative.

COVAX Mission Forges Ahead: Vaccinate the World Against COVID-19

A global health crisis requires a global solution. The COVAX Facility remains the best mechanism for reaching the poorest countries.
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